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Saturday, January 15, 2011

Indian Style Rice

At last, the weekend has arrived-- as an extra bonus, we have a three-day weekend. Amen! I have a dozen recipes I've photographed, and I am longing to get them organized and edited so that I can share them with you. Today's recipe is a very simple rice side dish that I served with the Cook's Illustrated Tandoori Chicken. It is, indeed, a simple yet very flavorful dish to make. Did I mention that it's healthy, too? I'm really loving the spice blend of Garam masala. You can make your own blend, but I buy one at my local supermarket because the spice company has done all the grinding and blending for me-- and because it's not too expensive. I used brown basmati rice and my rice cooker, but you can make this in a covered skillet or pot.

Use enough olive oil to thinly coat the bottom of a pot with a tightly fitted cover. Saute onion and garlic, just until fragrant and slightly translucent. Add rice, and cook for about 2 minutes, to lightly toast. Add garam masala spice and stir, and then add the chicken stock (or water).

The addition of golden raisins is something we really enjoy. I also think it adds more color. I added the toasted rice to my rice cooker, then added chicken stock.

Once the rice was cooked, I added about a cup of frozen peas and then gently stirred. On a whim, I added a squeeze of juice from two lime wedges and gave it a final stir. We love cilantro, I garnished the rice with a bit of this fresh herb. Parsley would be fine, too.

VERDICT: Garam masala adds a multitude of flavor to otherwise plain rice. The cinnamon is subtle, and this complimented the flavorful Tandoori Chicken. I make this rice often, as it's become a family favorite. A printable recipe card is at the bottom of this post.

Our California rainy weather and cloudy skies have disappeared, and it's a clear and sunny day. I'm off to enjoy the sunshine, and I'll try and work on more recipes to share. I've been making quite a few baked goods, such as baked doughnuts and a few other tasty treats. Amidst all my baking, I'm still losing weight and swimming on a regular basis. I am feeling so much better! Thank you for your words of encouragement.

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